I experienced it myself when I visited the fort of Agra. Spread around some 94 acres ... chamber which was the private quarter of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. When he was incarcerated ...

About a century older than its more recognized neighbor, Agra Fort boasts impressive red sandstone architectural details throughout and is considered to be one of the best Mughal forts in India.

Agra Fort is made of red sandstone and was the seat of the Mughal Empire. Some of the major attractions in Agra Fort that will leave you mesmerized are structures like the Sheesh Mahal ...

Shah Jahan, “the King of the World,” took control of the Mughal Empire throne in 1628 very ... throne and imprisoned his father in Agra’s Red Fort (itself a World Heritage site and popular ...

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort ... offensive with the Mughal Emperor. He wrote him a letter pledging his 'loyalty' to the empire and requested that ...

The Red Fort, or Lal Qila, commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after his decision to make Delhi the capital of his empire, saw 2,878,260 visitors. Agra Fort, another monument lying parallel ...

This would help the Mughal Empire become an important source of knowledge. Babur built a grand palace in his capital city, Agra. This grand ... to take control of the fort and ordered the massacre ...